1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
DC-area music venues asking lawmakers for financial help during COVID-19 pandemic
A coalition of D.C. area music venues are asking lawmakers for aid in order to keep the live music business music going.
A coalition of D.C. area music venues are asking lawmakers for aid in order to keep the live music business music going.
Unemployment issues having ripple effect through the economy
A lot of the unemployment stories shared have come out of the hospitality industry, including servers at restaurants and bars. However, layoffs are starting to go well beyond that, now hitting medical offices unrelated to treating the coronavirus — physical therapy, chiropractors, dentists, and more.
A lot of the unemployment stories shared have come out of the hospitality industry, including servers at restaurants and bars. However, layoffs are starting to go well beyond that, now hitting medical offices unrelated to treating the coronavirus — physical therapy, chiropractors, dentists, and more.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
Johns Hopkins University warns of layoffs, cuts while tracking coronavirus spread
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Some small businesses say ‘no’ to Paycheck Protection Program funding
The Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion fund in just two weeks. Recently, the Senate passed an additional $300 billion in funding for the program.
The Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion fund in just two weeks. Recently, the Senate passed an additional $300 billion in funding for the program.
Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before coronavirus pandemic
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.
People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Small business microgrants to be awarded in DC by the end of the month
It has been 28 days since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ordered all nonessential businesses in the city to close -- a decision that forced thousands of layoffs and a flood of applications for unemployment benefits.
It has been 28 days since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ordered all nonessential businesses in the city to close -- a decision that forced thousands of layoffs and a flood of applications for unemployment benefits.
Lord & Taylor explores bankruptcy during coronavirus pandemic as stores remain shut: Report
Neiman Marcus Group also plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week.
Neiman Marcus Group also plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Shake Shack to return $10M government loan
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Evolving aid package offers $450 billion for small businesses, hospitals
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he believed a deal could be reached late Sunday or early Monday.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he believed a deal could be reached late Sunday or early Monday.
Still no stimulus check in your bank account? Here's why it may be delayed
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
IRS depositing some coronavirus stimulus checks into wrong bank accounts
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
The stimulus check isn’t enough. We did the math.
Check your bank accounts. Chances are you are about $1,042.70 richer. That’s because millions of Americans received their $1,200 stimulus check—after taxes, of course, but is that enough money?
Check your bank accounts. Chances are you are about $1,042.70 richer. That’s because millions of Americans received their $1,200 stimulus check—after taxes, of course, but is that enough money?
Calculator estimates how much time and money you save by working from home
The average worker can save almost $5,000 a year just by not driving into the office anymore.
The average worker can save almost $5,000 a year just by not driving into the office anymore.
Stocks slide as coronavirus slams US economy with historic declines in retail sales, manufacturing
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged as many as 716 points, or 2.99 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 2.97 percent and 2.43 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged as many as 716 points, or 2.99 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 2.97 percent and 2.43 percent, respectively.